Original Art by Luís Alves

Pandora pried open
A box to let loose the worst
And best
The box fits
Right under
The ribs
Containing all our
Anger,hate,violence
Every vile part of our
Nature
Wash it clean
Let all the hope,joy,forgiveness
Tenderness,and love
Pour out instead
Perhaps your box
Is nearly empty
But like Pandora’s
There is always
A little hope
Let it flutter out
Drip out
Slip out
To bring light
To this world